Monday, 1 February 2016

M-Lab Field Coordinator – Education

About the M-Lab:The Lab is our think-and-do tank. A space to micro-simulate projects, extract data, evaluate projects and conduct surveys.

Simply, this is where we test systems and behaviors that cannot be implemented without being examined in detail.

We have conducted extensive surveys on user experiences using mobile payment systems for health in many different settings, we have carried out surveys on the effects on donor incentives on health care access and health insurance.

The Lab designs tests, trains participants and conducts quantitative and qualitative data collection. Currently we have around 20 different tests ideas for a number of different partners.

We would like to apply the use of the mobile wallet as a payment system on other sectors such as agriculture and education.

For this purpose we are currently looking for a highly motivated and pro-active individual with experience in the educational sector and more specifically in the carrying out of donor, private or government sponsored educational projects.

M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Purpose:Reporting to the Lab Team Leader and Lab Manager, the Lab Field Coordinator is responsible for the formulation and implementation of Lab Tests in the area of education.

Primarily we would like to integrate mobile wallet use in the education sector. A concern for instance is how the mobile wallet can be used to connect donor aid with schools, or for example how it can be used for children with special needs that require specialized equipment to enable them to learn in schools.

Recruitment and training field agents and any other identified stakeholder so as to implement the proposed model.

Work with the Lab Team leader in determining research budgets and schedules.

Support with the development of research and data-collection instruments by carrying out pilots.

Receive, resolve and/or revert complaints from the various actors to the Lab Manager and Team Leader.

Pro-actively detect problems and opportunities and find solutions to different issues related to the lab projects and maintain documentation for reference purposes. In addition, track test progress and correct any deviations and delays.

Identify partners who Dodore can engage with so as to scale up the projects.

Approach actors in the education sector i.e. donors, NGOs, Government and market the proposed models for scalability.

Make logistic arrangements in carrying out of internal and external Lab meetings.

Assist in other tasks that may be assigned by the M-Lab Manager or Team Leader.

Requirements:

Recently obtained or about to complete a Master’s degree in a Social Science / Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science degree with 3 years of work experience.

At least one year of demonstrated experience in designing, and implementing research projects, preferably educational projects.

Proven experience in supervising teams on the ground, both motivating and mentoring as well as monitoring.

Proven experience in writing of concepts and reports.

Ability to carry out data entry and analysis using SPSS and excel will be an added advantage

Pro-active attitude and be able to think outside of the box.

An active network in the educational sector (educational institutions, donors, NGOs, government) is considered an advantage.

Willingness to work in informal settlements and occasional travel to (rural) areas in other parts of the country.